Te Runanga o Ngati Porou NATI LINK ISSUE 27 Ngati Porou Niue Appeal “uplifts” mana of Maori Photo courtesy of Gisborne Herald

Radio Ngati Porou DJs (back left) Kahu Waitoa, Isobel Solomon, Rev Boyce Te Maro called with a pledge while celebrity Emily Ron Hughes and (front left) Darylene Rogers and Tawhiri Hawthorne(centre back) and her sister Sophia Hawthorne were Dalton-Reedy drumming-up pledges at the station supporting Niue Day with DJ Kahu Waitoa

In a marathon effort Radio Ngati Porou raised a relief fund of over as a symbol of our regret at the great losses he had endured,” said Te $53,000 only two days after Cyclone Heta devastated the tiny Pacific Runanga o Ngati Porou ceo Amohaere Houkamau. Island of Niue. A few days later kaumatua Titiwhai Harawira spoke on Radio Ngati The approach taken by Radio Ngati Porou’s manager Heni Porou of the immense pride she had felt when she attended the ceremony. Tawhiwhirangi, to initiate the radiothon quickly and without hesitation, “Congratulations, thank you Ngati Porou for uplifting the mana of Maori. highlights the unique ability and flexibility of Iwi radio stations to mobilise This gesture shows the unique way of giving, and showing aroha, in a whole community in times ofcrisis. Maori culture. I felt honoured to be part of the ceremony.” Radio Ngati Porou held a 24-hour radiothon to raise relief funds for Pledges were steady throughout the 24-hour radiothon, but eased up Niue. They also raised awareness far-and-wide of Niue’s plight, with in the wee-small hours, with a last minute flurry to take the proceeds to pledges received from donors around the country and overseas, wishing the $53,000 mark. to partake in the cause. “We were absolutely delighted with the effort. It was special for us but It was the act of kindness shown by Niue, many years ago, which was especially for the original staff at the radio station. They were the reciprocated by Ngati Porou generosity on this occasion, and also had recipients of the donation from Niue in 1988,” said RNP Station manager many New Zealanders caught up in the Ngati Porou “wairua” of giving. Heni Tawhiwhirangi. Shortly after the event half the money pledged was presented to the When Cyclone Bola devastated the East Coast in 1988, the Niue Niue Premier Young Vivian in what was described as an “extraordinarily Government donated $50,000 to the NZ Government for relief. These moving ceremony”, in Auckland. funds were directed to Ngati Porou. It was decided that an iwi/community Mr Vivian had that week endured a double-tragedy, when following communications system was most important, so the funding went towards the devastating cyclone that devastated Niue to ruins, and then a establishing the Radio Station. couple of days later his ailing wife passed away. “We had intended to reciprocate Niue’s generosity with a gift of $25,000 Cyclone Heta hit Niue with its full force late in the afternoon and in May this year. However, Cyclone Heta brought forward our continued into the night, on January 6. Hurricane-force winds of up to intentions,”said Radio NP chairman Selwyn Parata. 300 kmh raged across the tiny atoll damaging houses, destroying crops Niue has a population of around 1750 and a surface of 259 square and cutting electricity supplies and telephone services. kilometres. In 1974 it became internally self-governing in free association “A patu pounamu named Te Rongomau was given to the Niuen Premier with New Zealand.

INSIDE FEATURE Page 5 Pages 8 & 9 Page 15 Maunga Dawn Ngati Porou Boxing - a Ceremony 2004 Inter Marae catalyst for Sports 2004 self-develop- ment Contents Nati Link Page Dear Readers, This Issue Ngati Porou Niue Appeal 1 Apologies for not printing the article about the I trust you’ve had a great start to the new year. Taonga Tuku Iho Research Project which is Report form the Chairperson 3 It’s good to be sharing this issue of Nati Link with currently being undertaken by He Oranga Mo you. Nga Uri Tuku Iho Trust. This will definitely be in CEO’s Foreword 4 the next issue. Reader Survey Maunga Dawn Ceremony 2004 5 In the last issue I mentioned that we are looking Contributions NZ Tourism ‘giants’ visit Ngati at ways of improving communication with whanau We’re recieving lots of news about Ngati Porou Porou 5 and will be asking for your ‘ideas’ on how you whanau, schools and community around the think this can be achieved. motu,which is fantastic. Please keep it coming. Te Tiriti - Ngati Porou Signatories 6 Full contact details are in the Directory below. You may notice some changes in the presentation Readers contributions and/or comments are Foreshore and Seabed - Feature 7 and format of the last three issues (including welcome. All correspondence will be responded by Matanuku Mahuika this one). That’s because we’re looking at ways to. to make Nati Link an easier, more interesting Ngati Porou Inter Marae Sports 8-9 and informative book to read. However, to I look forward to receiving your Reader Survey 2004 - Feature develop a magazine (or any other form of responses. communication) that meets your needs; we need na Mateawa “Unique” judicial ceremony for your input. Taumaunu 10 Please take the time to share your thoughts, Congratulations Glenn - Ngati ideas, comments and suggestions with us by Porou’s first Rhodes Scholar 10 completing the enclosed Reader Survey. Then, fill in your details and go into the draw to win the Marae restoration a “whole- book ‘100 Years of Waiapu’ shown opposite. whanau” effort 11 (There’s also a stamped return envelope attached) Uawa Exhibition celebrates the Arts 11 Subscription Renewal All subscriptions from 2002-2003 expire with Apirana’s Rauru-nui-a-Toi Issue 29. We trust you enjoy receiving Nati Link Lectures series 12 and thank you for your support over the past 6 to 12 issues. Please take this opportunity to TRONP Housing host HNZC renew your subscription on the renewal form Board ... 13 enclosed and return with your Reader Survey in the prepaid envelope. Hearing and Heartlands Centre Complete the survey and go into officially opened 13 Advertising/Sponsorship the draw to win Charles Rau’s Advertising space is available - contact us for book ‘100 Years of Waiapu’ Boxing - a catalyst for self- details. Thanks to Tairawhiti Polytechnic for development 14 advertising courses on the East Coast.

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Nati Link 27 2 Report from the Chairperson Apirana Mahuika

Tena tatau i nga ra o te tau hou. Ko te estimated 8000 Ngati Porou who participated and demonstrated openly tumanako kia tutuki wetahi o a tatau their whanau and hapu pride and their pride in Ngati Porou. I met many Kaupapa nunui a whaia nei e tatau. positive “Nati’s”, young and old and I have been visiting them in their places of residence since the sports day. However, many more visits will Kei te tangi hoki ki o tatau aitua katoa have to be made by myself to meet their invitation to me. kua riro atu nei ki nga pa tuwatawata o o tatau matua tipuna kei te po. E nga Kia ora Hauiti, mo ta koutou whakahaere, a, manaaki hoki i a tatau i roto mate haere, otiia ko tatau te hunga i tenei ra i muia ai tatau e Ngati Porou whanui tonu. ora tena tatau katoa. Several hui have been held with whanau/hapu within Ngati Porou on the This year has already started off with a Foreshore and Seabed, and these have been very successful hui where “bang”. Dr Brash has, at least in my view, the whanau/hapu have made decisions to exercise their long standing started the year with Maori “bashing” and with mana in their respective regions. There are new bodies who are claiming threats against Maori and those current mechanisms such as the Treaty foreshores and seabed’s as their property and in the process are intent and The Maori Seats which give us some from of protection at the very on usurping the mana tuturu of whanau/hapu to their foreshore and least in respect of our “tikanga, mana, rangatiratanga”. His views and seabed. threats does nothing, but to encourage a like response by our people as a means of protecting and preserving who and what we are as a race. Finally, TRONP has been accused of taking control of health, fisheries, The removal of the aforementioned institutions and the threatening forestry etc. This is far from the truth. TRONP was a major player in the language he uses, is a recipe for “racial tension”. As a people however, establishment of Radio Ngati Porou. Having set it up TRONP moved out we must continue to resist violent responses to these threats and deal allowing the Radio to run its own business. The same goes for Ngati with them politically and in a rational and logical manner. It would be Porou health, farming, fisheries, and forestry plus other initiatives interesting to hear comments from Georgina Te Heuheu and other Maori operating in Ngati Porou. As a result of these initiatives Ngati Porou is the National Officials views on Brash’s “bashing”. largest single employer of its people!

Winston Peters is coming in for some flak at the moment. Some are saying Many of the detractors of TRONP cannot point out their initiative – where, that, having instigated the scampi investigation, he seemed to have had what it is/these are, etc. However, detractors have always been an a change of heart by showing some sympathy towards Simonovich & Co. element of the frailties of human nature, and, in understanding this, long Maybe having instigated the investigation and heard some of the outcomes may the positives and demonstrable continue to benefit for our people. he has the right to make some changes to his earlier views, and this right is an option available to all. Kei te Atua te kaha mo tatau katoa. Kia Ora Anyone who knows Winston is aware of how astute the man is, and how the best in him can be brought out by these kinds of allegations and A T Mahuika challenges. Kia Kaha Winston!

The Foreshore and Seabed is hotting up! Some claimants elected to go to the Waitangi Tribunal for their respective claims, whilst the majority of claimants have taken the option of direct negotiations with the Crown. There are those of our people who are espousing erroneously the view that TRONP is seeking to be the owner of the Foreshore and Seabed. This is far from the truth! The Tribunal has made its ruling stating that the Crowns stance on the foreshore and seabed is a breach of the Treaty.

Runanga Trustees are Ngati Porou and like all others of the tribe, they too have whanau and hapu affiliations! TRONP has facilitated the process of direct negotiations with the Crown for whanau and hapu claimants. The negotiations belong to the claimants who also put in place their negotiating team. Today, we (claimants, of which I am one) have had positive negotiations with the Crown, but we still have a way to go. All we are asking of the Crown are:

1 The recognition of our pre Treaty ownership of the Foreshore and Seabed 2 Recognition of our 90% ownership 3 All we want is ownership of what we have always owned – nothing more and nothing less

A Judicial Conference in the Maori Land Court on the 8 – 9 March 2004, has wrongly received gross misrepresentation by the media, especially the New Zealand Herald which claims that Judge Caren Wickliffe is seeking to challenge the Crowns intention to legislate in terms of the Foreshore and Seabed. This is far from the truth. The Judge is obliged under existing law to hear the claimants, where applications have been before the Courts since August 2003.

The basis of our constitution separates the functions of the Executive and the Courts, in that the former creates laws and the latter executes the Law. Judge Wickliffe was merely carrying out her statutory role as an “Officer of the Law”. Further, there was no decision of finality made, as this will have to rest when the substantive hearing at sometime in the future will be held. Attending Hemi Taumaunu’s Swearing-in Ceremony at The Ngati Porou inter-marae sports day was a resounding success and Whangara are, Api Mahuika (left) with lawyers James Johnston the event is growing stronger each year. This year there were an and Te Rau Kupenga and Api’s mokopuna Renata Mahuika

3 Nati Link 27 CEO’s Foreword Amohaere Houkamau

Tena Tatou nga uri o nga hapu o Ngati five years and hold the national club record for winning the most medals. Porou mai i PotikiruaNA ki te TokaTI a ThisLINK is a massive achievement from one of the smallest provincial clubs in Taiau,tena tatou i o tatou tini mate, te the country. pukahu e hinga mai nei i nga marae o te kainga, e hinga atu ra i nga marae o Innovation and inspiration were key outcomes of the successful ‘Pou o Te te motu.Ratou kua wheturangitia, Kani” exhibition that was initiated and hosted by Toi Hauiti, based in haere haere haere, tatou te hunga ora, Uawa. This exhibition exceeded all expectations in terms of its appeal, kia ora tatou katoa. the energy and enthusiasm it generated and the unifying presence it had on the whanau and community within Uawa. Runanga staff spent a The new year always brings with it a promise wonderful day in Uawa sampling the many treats that Toi Hauiti had on of good things to come and a reminder of offer, including a history hikoi, sumptuous cuisine, a guided tour of the tasks and challenges that we have yet to arts exhibitions and an evening of song and classical guitar by some of complete or resolve.2004 is no different, our very talented young people. except that it is a Leap year and we get an extra day so lets make the most of it. These are some of the highs that have lifted us through a time that it is also rife with unrest and uncertainty, driven by a Government that is The lead article in this issue of Nati Link is a ‘feel good’ story on three showing clear signs of bending over backwards to public pressure and accounts; over-reacting to the point of inciting public unrest on issues such as the • It highlights the fluidity and adaptability of the good ‘ole’ Iwi Foreshore and Seabed issue and funding needs based programmes. The management style. Managers who through their work on the Government’s guang ho approach prompted a set of avoidable interactions marae and in amongst their whanau and hapu know how to use which resulted in emotive debate and confusion, people dreaming up their common sense, have compassion and empathy and do their worse case scenarios, instead of having informed and rationale not shirk from making timely executive decisions. This was the discussions which would have led to a win/win situation without all the approach taken by Ngati Porou Radio Station Manager, Heni drama. Tawhiwhirangi when she activated the “call to phones” for the Niue radiothon Ngati Porou as you are probably aware from previous Nati Links, has • It was a story about the age-old practice of koha and whakaaro. taken a pragmatic and rationale approach, entering in to direct discussions The Niue people had given a koha of $50,000’s to Ngati Porou with the Government to ensure that they appreciate our very unique in our hour of need, the aftermath of Cyclone Bola, and 16 position, (retention of 90% of our coastal lands and therefore our takutai years later we were able to reciprocate without a moments moana), and that Government develops a policy that recognises and hesitation, in their hour of need. protects this position. • The third angle in this winning trifecta, was that the specific beneficiary of the Niuean’s 1988 gift was Radio Ngati Porou. It An equally alarming development has been the litany of ‘brashisms’ that was agreed that the whakaaro from Niue should be used for have emerged in the past 8 weeks to the delight of the many overt and establishing an Iwi/community radio station, which in time became covert red necks that populate our country. Reading the press recently Radio Ngati Porou. Cyclone Bola demonstrated to us that in a one would get the very strong impression that the ‘red neck population’ is crisis, natural disaster, open communications is absolutely critical a rapidly growing sector in our communities. We should not be worried to improve the chances of successful rescue operations and about ‘reds under the beds’ (if we were ever worried); we should be more the effective and efficient co-ordination of the relief work effort. concerned about ‘red necks under the bed and in the closets and When Niue was struck by Cyclone Heta, it was Radio Ngati everywhere else’. Red necks are everywhere and when they are fed on Porou coming live from the East Coast, that led the country in a constant diet of pure unadulterated racist commentary, bigotry and a united show of support and goodwill and thereby maintaining deliberately misleading statements, to win a few political brownie points the lines of open communication. off the backs of the tangata whenua of this country, then we must stand up and be counted. No reira e nga Kaitiaki e nga Kaimahi o to tatou reo irirangi, tena koutou katoa mo o koutou whakaaro rangatira ki o matou whanaunga o Niue o te How do you do that? You ring in to the talkbacks, write letters to the Moana nui a Kiwa hoki. editor and if you are able prepare feature articles to counteract the racist diatribe that dominates the press. You also ring your local MP and all the Over the Christmas and New year break it was good to see the return of Maori MP’s and encourage them to be more proactive in countering the many relations and friends, some made it up the maunga to welcome in misinformation will facts and considered opinion. A debate on the treaty the new year and others descended on Uawa to participate in the 2004 is not something that we should be frightened of in fact we should be Ngati Porou intermarae sports festival. This year’s inter-marae fixture saying, bring it on, … but do not confuse that discussion with was an absolute success, an intoxicating cocktail of sun, sweat, swimming, misconceptions about political correctness and the so called pandering to singing, hot competition and lots of fun and laughter. The 2005 Inter- Maori needs. The reality is that the majority of people in this country need marae is a not to miss fixture, where we will probably top the 10,000 to have more information and discussion on the Treaty, to recognise it’s particpants and supporters mark, if this years festival is anything to go significance, its clarity of purpose and intention and to acknowledge as by. A big mihi and thanks to our Te Aitanga a Hauiti whanaunga for all their others in the global community have, the foundation it laid for a win/win effort and commitment and a hearty congratulations to Hauiti Marae the situation for indigenous people and settler governments. the 2004 winners. Further, to that the Government also needs to lay on the table all the There is so much going on in Ngati Porou, that its hard to find enough time research, data and budgets at its disposal to qualify and quantify why in a year to attend all the fixtures, do your work (the work you get paid they have had to ‘re-invest’ in support services and affirmative action to do) and try and have some sort of quality life with Whanau. This Nati programmes for Maori. It may come as a surprise to some but it is not link features a range of events and achievements that have been accorded because of our ethnicity or any flaw in our genetic make-up, it is because to individuals, whanau, hapu and marae through out the rohe, including of the failure of successive governments to ensure that our Article 3 the ‘swearing in’ of Hemi Taumaunu as a District Court Judge on his home treaty right, the right of New Zealand citizenship was appropriately marae at Whangara, the accomplishment of Glenn Goldsmith, the first recognised and responded to. Ngati Porou recipient of a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, the inter-active self development programme being run by the Hicks Bay boxing club and 2004 promises to be a challenging and exciting time full of trials and the inclusion of Te Ariuru Marae as one of a handful of Marae chosen to be tribulations that are balanced out by the many highs and achievements ‘made-over’ in the DYI Marae programme going to air on Maori television that we are all capable of contributing to and benefiting from. this year. A rousing applause should also be accorded the Ruatoria Tae Kwon Do group, who hosted the 2003 Regional Tae Kwon Do Naku na, Championships, have held the NZ Tae Kwon Do champs title for the past Amohaere Houkamau

Nati Link 27 4 Hikurangi Maunga Dawn Ceremony 2004 The Maunga dawn ceremony each New Year’s Day is a unique cultural and spiritual experience many Ngati Porou attend religiously each year

This year around 150 Ngati Porou and 50 tourists greeted the first sun- Above right: Waiting patiently for the sun’s first rays rise, on the first day of the New Year, at Te Takapau a Maui. They were Centre: Men perform Te Haka a Maui held spellbound, as the suns rays stretched slowly across the horizon. In Above left: First-time visitors at the dawn ceremony perfect timing with the first glimmerings of the sunrise, the karanga of a Below: Tamariki recite verses of the waiata ‘Te Takapau o kuia cut the still morning air, welcoming the new day. A karakia, then Maui’ composed by Kuini Moehau Tuhura, at each whakairo Maui’s haka – Te Haka a Maui – which the men performed with gusto, were included in the programme. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Waiu students added a special touch to the ceremony by singing the waiata ‘Te Takapau o Maui’ composed by Kuini Moehau Tuhura, which told the story of each of the carvings. They sang the appropriate verse of the waiata at each whakairo, before the kaikorero Selwyn Parata told of the significance of each, in English. It was a first time trip to the maunga for some Ngati’s living away from home. Many commented that they had thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were glad they had made the effort to attend. And for two tourists – one an ex-pat Kiwi – it was the perfect setting for a marriage proposal. The scrumptious barbecue breakfast at Pakihiroa Woolshed was a fitting end to the annual Ngati Porou experience. NZ Tourism ‘giants’ visit Ngati Porou Interest in forming a relationship with a “genuine” Iwi tourism organisation They were also very interested in visiting some of our cutural and his- and the opportunity to enjoy a unique cultural experience, drew four torical sites including Maui Whakairo on Mount Hikurangi, St Mary’s Church principle members of New Zealand’s largest tourism operation to visit in Tikitiki and Te Aio o Nukutaimemeha at Rangitukia. Tourism Holdings Ltd Ngati Porou. group general manager Sean Murray said they were disappointed they Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL) approached Te Runanga O Ngati Porou at didn’t see all the sites they wanted to, due to a lack of time, but added the TRENDZ Expo, in Auckland last year, to determine how they could that he would definitely be returning at some stage to do so. provide tangible support for Ngati Porou in the tourism industry. They Ngati Porou Tourism is currently exploring the possibilities of forming a were keen to discuss ways in which Ngati Porou could capitalise on the joint venture partnership with THL based around package tours to Hikurangi scenic beauty of the East Coast, as well as the historical and cultural Maunga and the waka. “This development will have far reaching benefits significance of Ngati Porou to New Zealand. for Tourism Ngati Porou, and operators on the East Coast in general,” said the Runanga’s Economic Development administrator Mike Ransley. Strong opportunities for tourism development on the East Coast where international travelers can experience the true essence of Maori culture, was one of the reasons for THL’s interest in Ngati Porou, said Group general manager Sean Murray. He believes that the stories of the indigenous people and culture are becoming strongly attractive to overseas tourists coming to New Zealand. With the abundance of historical and cultural stories Ngati Porou is a huge draw-card for the discerning travellers. “Learning the history of the people and the area really makes a tourist’s journey memorable. Ngati Porou would benefit greatly from having guides or speakers available, as tourists want to do more than just see things, they want people-to- people contact.” THL recipricated the Ngati Porou visit by sponsoring the Tourism Ngati Porou coordinator a trip to Fiji on their ‘Feejee Experience’ tour package, to gain first-hand experience of a cultural tourism venture. “Culturally, Fiji is THL’s most relevant tourism product that is similar to the East Coast,” said Mr Murray. The only tourism package run by Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL) on the East Coast at the moment, is the Kiwi Experience ‘East As’ trip. The company Members of NZ’s largest tourism operation Tourism Holdings also owns and operates a comprehensive range of visitor attractions and Ltd at Te Takapau a Maui (from right) Group general manager- activities combined with an extensive transportation business, throughout commercial Sean Murray, Rt Hon Jenny Shipley, Kiwi New Zealand. These include Kelly Tarltons, the Waitomo Caves and Experience operations manager Andrea Blair and managing Milford Sound cruises. Their transport rentals include Maui, Britz and director Dennis Pickup Backpacker campervans.

5 Nati Link 27 TE TIRITI - Ngati Porou Signatories Few subjects in recent years have created as much Chiefs who Signed the Treaty debate as the treaty of Waitangi, yet its history Location Date Signatures remains largely unknown to many New Zealanders. Turanga 5/12 May 2 Many copies of the Maori version of the treaty Uawa (pa of Te Kani-a-Takirau) 16/17 May 2 were printed and were either sent to missionaries, Waiapu (Whakawhitira pa) 25 May 7 who were asked to call treaty meetings and obtain Waiapu (Rangitukia pa) 1 June 3 the agreement and signatures of chiefs; or taken Tokomaru Bay 9 June 4 on lengthy journeys by people such as Rev Henry Total signatories 18 Williams. On May 5-12, two chiefs from the East Coast signed the treaty while it was in Turanga. Henry The copy bearing the names and signatures of the Williams Jnr, William Williams and George Clarke witnessed these signings. Ngati Porou chiefs is referred to as Te Wharingi Signed As Probable Name Tribe Hapu Tauwhitu (The Seventh Treaty Page). Te Urimaitai Te Urimaitai Ngati Porou Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti On 8 April 1840, Henry Williams delivered this Draft A e ra Te Eke Rawiri Te Eke Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti Ngati Oneone of the Treaty to William Williams (his brother) who On May 16-17, two chiefs signed the treaty at Uawa. As with the other East Coast signings was based at Whakato, a CMS (Church Missionary these signatures were witnessed by William Williams and George Clarke Jnr. Society) mission station, in Turanga. William was Signed As Probable Name Tribe Hapu asked to hold hui to discuss the treaty and obtain Rangiuia [Nopera] Te RangiuiaNgati Porou Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti the agreement and signatures of chiefs from East Parekahika [Hori] Parekahika Ngati Porou Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti Cape to Ahuriri (Hawkes Bay). In return each On May 22, Williams reached Whakawhitira in the Waiapu district. On May 25, he talked with signatory would receive a blanket. Maori about the treaty and obtained the signatures of seven chiefs whom he termed were the On 13 May 1840, Williams set out on his journey to “chiefs of Whakawhitira”. the East Cape, on foot. George Clarke Jnr who Signed As Probable Name Tribe Hapu acted as the second witness to the East Coast Te Mimiopaoa Te Mimi-o-Paoa Ngati Porou, signings, accompanied him. As a missionary Williams Rongowhakata was primarily focussed on his missionary duties at Rangiwakataetae Rangiwakataetae Ngati Porou each site they visited. However, he also held hui Tutaepa Tutaepa Ngati Porou to discuss the treaty and record signatures of chiefs Rangiwai Manihera Rangiuaia Ngati Porou in each area. Takatua/Pakatua Takatua/Pakatua? Ngati Porou Te Kauruoterangi Te Kauru-o-te-rangi Ngati Porou Treaty Hui Kakatarau Kakatarau Ngati Porou On 27 May, Williams reached Rangitukia pa in Waiapu. At the treaty hui on 1 June, three Two of the twenty-four chiefs who attended Treaty chiefs signed. hui in Turanga and consequently signed, were from Signed As Probable Name Tribe Hapu Ngati Porou. David Rangikatia Rawiri Rangikatia Ngati Porou It is not known exactly how many treaty hui were Koiauruterangi Koiauru-te-rangi Ngati Porou held throughout the East Coast, as Williams jour- Awarau Awarau Ngati Porou neyed to the East Cape and back. On 9 June, Williams stopped at Tokomaru Bay and obtained four more signatures to the treaty. However, what is known is that on the third day of Signed As Probable Name Tribe Hapu their trip up the coast Williams party reached Uawa Tamaiwakanehu [Tamati Waaka] Tama-i- Ngati Porou TeWhanau-a-Ruataupare, where, for two days, they were guests of the great whakanehua-i-te-rangi Te-Whanau-a-Te-Ao chief Te Kani-a-Takirau. Two chiefs signed the treaty Te Potae [Enoka] Te Potae-aute Ngati Porou Te Whanau-a-Ruataupare, on this occasion. However, it is interesting to note Te Whanau-a-Te-Poriro that Te Kani-a-Takirau was not one of them. Tamitere [Te Keepa?] Tamitere Ngati Porou Te Whanau-a-Ruataupare The majority of signatures were obtained from Te Mokopuorongo [Paratene?] Te Mokopuorongo Ngati Porou Te Whanau-a Ruataupare two large hui in the Waiapu area, on 25 May and 1 The table above was taken from Claudia Orange’s book on the Treaty. In her book she tells us that many June. These sites were referred to by Williams as names on the Treaty sheets - chiefs, iwi and/or hapu - were able to be deciphered with confidence; others Whakawhitira Pa and Rangitukia Pa. Williams noted were not. Some tribal and hapu names were found on the relevant Treaty copy, presumably given by the that numbers attending the church services held in chiefs who signed. Sometimes information given from tribal sources identified a name, or corrected a these two locations were between 600-1000 people spelling; but in many instances identification was made through research in documentary sources such as each time. reports, letters, diaries and land court records. According to his diary, Whakawhitira Pa was one site where he talked with local Maori about the treaty. He obtained seven signatures at this hui, from Maori whom he termed were the “chiefs of Whakawhitira.” On 1 June, Williams reached Horoera, a small pa to the west of the East Cape. He remained in that area for a few days and his journal states that on 4 June, he visited with the well-known chief Houkamau before he began his return journey to Turanga, leaving Horoera on 6 June. Again, it is interesting to note that although Williams had an audience with Te Iharaira Houkamau, the great chief did not sign the treaty. Conse- quently, he left the area with no signatures obtained from the chiefs of the East Cape. On 12 June, one month after first setting out, Williams and Clarke re- turned to Whakato; having obtained 16 signatures from four hui on the East Coast.

By signing the Treaty in 1840, our forebears spoke not only for themselves but also for their descendants, who continue to enact the spirit of the treaty. Over and over again the Articles of the Hui at Pakirikiri, February 1887 Treaty are discussed, but little is said about the rangatira who Photo courtesy of Tairawhiti Museum signed it. It is our responsibility to record for the future, our Information, corrections or views of the treaty are welcome. individual knowledge of the past. For generations yet to be born Article sources: 1- The Turanga Journals edited by Frances Porter will benefit more by understanding more but, this can only hap- 2- An Illustrated History of the Treaty of Waitangi by Claudia Orange pen if the history of their tipuna is intact.

Nati Link 27 6 Foreshore and Seabed issue began in 1800s By Matanuku Mahuika The first come-first served approach to granting had jurisdiction to determine title to the “Rather than being a land grab, much of water space, high costs, and often- foreshore and seabed and that there had been unsympathetic local authorities, increasingly no blanket extinguishment of customary title by the debate by Ngati Porou and Te Whanau marginalized local Maori and there was increasing the Crown. a Apanui has as its objective, the concern that access to traditional food-gathering This finding was appealed to the Maori Appellate preservation of a particular way of life and areas was being compromised. Court. However, the Maori Appellate Court the rights that they currently use and Having been unable to either secure water agreed to state a case to the High Court and space in their own areas or convince the Crown the matter was heard before Justice Ellis in June enjoy.” and local authorities to act to protect their 2001. Maori ownership of the land below the high water interests, Maori in the top of the South Island Justice Ellis found that Maori customary title to mark first became an issue at the time when the made application to the Maori Land Court for the foreshore could only exist where the then Native Land Court began to hear and title over the foreshore and seabed. adjoining dry land was also customary land determine issues of Maori land ownership in the It was believed that the repeal of the Harbours (effectively following the Ninety Mile Beach line) latter part of the 1800s. Act and subsequent changes in judicial attitudes and that there could be no customary title to It then became an issue again in the ultimately might mean the courts would look differently the seabed. unsuccessful litigation that went to the Court of upon the issue of Maori ownership than was the The decision by Justice Ellis was appealed to Appeal in the early 1960s over the ownership of case when the Ninety Mile Beach case was the Court of Appeal. A full bench of five judges Ninety Mile Beach. In giving its decision the decided. sat to hear the appeal in July 2002 and, in effect, court found that, by virtue of a provision in the At first instance, the Maori Land Court found it endorsed the earlier finding of the Maori Land then Harbours Act, the Maori Land Court did not Court and overturned the High Court decision. have jurisdiction to grant title over the foreshore This meant that Maori were free to pursue and seabed. customary title in applications to the foreshore It also found that no customary title could exist and seabed. However, it did not amount to an where the Maori Land Court had already award of title and the Court of Appeal itself felt investigated and awarded title to the adjoining that Maori would probably be able to obtain title dry land. in only a limited number of cases. Despite Maori disquiet over this result, the There has been a great deal of uninformed decision in the Ninety Mile Beach case debate about the implications of the Court of represented the accepted legal position for the Appeal decision, a lot of it driven by political better part of the next 40 years. agendas rather than careful consideration of The catalyst for the latest round of debate the circumstances as they exist in areas like the over ownership of the foreshore and seabed Lawyers Matanuku Mahuika (right) and East Coast and Eastern Bay of Plenty. was the rapid growth in the marine farming Te Rau Kupenga (left) with kaumatua In these areas large tracts of coastal land sector in the early 1990s and the resulting Noel Raihania (centre right) and Tate remain in Maori ownership and local Maori demand for space in areas like the Marlborough Pewhairangi at the Foreshore and Sea- continue to exercise the same controls and Sounds, Coromandel and some of the northern bed hui at Pakirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay observe the customary practices they have harbors like Kaipara. in January exercised and observed for generations. Ngati Porou Stance for Retention of whanau and hapu rights Historically the whanau and hapu of Ngati Porou As at the end of 2003 there were rahui in In Ngati Porou, the fact that there is any debate exercised control over the foreshore and seabed operation at Hicks Bay, Horoera, Whareponga at all over the ownership of the foreshore and adjacent to their respective territories. and Waipiro Bay. seabed has come as something of a surprise. No distinction was made between what might Members of the different hapu continue to Up until the issue surfaced on a national scale be described as dry land (ie the land above the police the behaviour of those accessing the sea following the Court of Appeal decision in the mean high water mark) and the adjacent in their areas and, while access itself is rarely if Ngati Apa case, it had simply been assumed that foreshore and seabed. ever denied, it is potentially an issue in a number the whanau and hapu of Ngati Porou remained The entire area was simply regarded as forming of places because there are no public roads and the owners of their beaches. part of the tribal territory and was therefore the adjoining land remains in the ownership of The suggestion that this might not be the case subject to the mana of the whanau or hapu. the whanau and hapu. and that ownership should be vested in the Control over the foreshore and seabed Indeed Ngati Porou and its neighbour to the “people of New Zealand” has therefore, not occurred through the observation of a range of west, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, are in a rather surprisingly, caused considerable anger and customary rules and practices that were unique position in that they have retained the consternation. enforced by the whanau or hapu. ownership of the vast majority of their coastal As the debate about ownership of the foreshore One of the best known practices was a rahui lands. and seabed continues, Ngati Porou continues to (or customary prohibition), which might be put This sets Ngati Porou and Te Whanau-a-Apanui argue to retain for its whanau and hapu the in place following a death at sea or to conserve aside from the vast majority of other iwi and has rights that they currently enjoy, and have the fishery in a particular area. served to strengthen the ability of Ngati Porou enjoyed, for generations. However, this was only one of a large number and Te Whanau-a-Apanui to maintain and The debate has not been about limiting access. of rules imposed by the whanau and hapu of enforce their mana insofar as access to the sea Access has tended to occur even where the Ngati Porou to regulate access to the sea and and its resources is concerned. adjoining coastal land is privately owned and its resources. access could legitimately be prohibited. In some areas, for example, fishing would only Unlike others, Ngati Porou have not been occur at a particular time of year or would be arguing for the creation of commercial limited to the descendants of a certain ancestor. opportunities. There were also rules that governed how a The debate has been about the retention of person behaved at sea, so you could not fish rights that the hapu of Ngati Porou have while either sick or carrying an injury and exercised for centuries and continue to exercise shouting or arguing was prohibited. today. These sorts of practices would not have been Given the apparent lurch to the right that has unique to Ngati Porou, but would have been accompanied the recent speech by Don Brash observed by Maori generally. at Orewa, this debate seems to be far from Today, the whanau and hapu of Ngati Porou over. continue to observe and enforce many of their customary rules regarding the foreshore and seabed. Kaiaua Beach, Tolaga Bay - at low tide

7 Nati Link 27 Ngati Porou Inter Marae Sports 2004 - Celebrating good sportsmanship and great whanau fun

This year the honour of First Place with the highest aggregate points went to Hauiti Marae (top left). They were followed by Tuatini For the second year in a row Ngati Porou marae sports teams Marae (top right) with and supporters converged on Uawa to celebrate Ngati Puketawai Marae (centre) in Poroutanga, the Ngati Porou way. Third Place. The Runanga has sponsored and supported the Ngati Porou Inter Marae Sports for the past 12 years.

The Ngati Porou Intermarae Sports Festival 2004 was a massive success drawing around 8,000 Ngati Porou – 3,000 above the record attendance of 2003.

The Ngati Porou sports festival is an annual, non-profit event where the emphasis is on participation, healthy lifestyle, whanaungatanga and engaging as many Ngati Porou marae whanau-members as possible, wherever they live. The saying “whanau that play together, stay together” rings true, based on the numbers of participants and supporters that have gathered over the years.

Entries in most of the events were up noticeably from last year, with a total of 22 marae participating in the 32 events held throughout the day.

First up and the largest event was the Team Parade with 17 marae taking part. A total of 1242 participants took to the field for this item, with Hauiti receiving first place, Whangara second and Kaiwaka Marae coming in third. Grants of $9500 were received to assist with running costs. These in- The other big event was the 5KM Fun Walk in which there were 975 cluded a $5000 Ngati Poroutanga grant from Te Runanga o Ngati Porou, men, women and children with Tuatini taking first place, Hauiti in second $3500 from the Lion Foundation and $1000 from Te Puni Kokiri. and Te Rawhero in third. Twenty-six businesses provided event sponsorship for the 32 events; Numbers in the Line Dancing and Senior Touch Rugby exceeded 200 where each event required $250 sponsorship, and place-getters were participants for each event. awarded: 1st Prize of $120, 2nd Prize of $80 and 3rd prize of $50. Fair Play Awards were awarded to five marae of $50 each. In addition, numerous Five Fair Play Awards were given to Te Horo, Tuatini, Kaiwaka, Te Poho spot prizes were donated by ACC, Country Garden Flowers, Deloitte, Te o Rawiri and Mangarua Marae. Runanga O Ngati Porou Injury Prevention Team and REAP.

Nati Link 27 8 Participating Marae

Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika Marae Awatere Marae Kaiwaka Marae Ohinewaiapu Marae Te Horo Marae Pokai Marae Mangarua Marae Kariaka Marae Whareponga Marae Te Aowera Marae Hiruharama Marae Rongohaere Marae Tuatini Marae Iritekura Marae Hinetamatea Marae Hinemaurea ki Mangatuna Marae Puketawai Marae Te Rawheoro Marae Hauiti Marae Puatai Marae Whangara Marae

Te Runanga O Ngati Porou wishes to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors for making the Ngati Porou Inter Marae Sports Festival on January 3, 2004 an enjoyable and successful day. Lion Foundation, Te Puni Kokiri, Rainey Collins, Ngahere Farms, Gardiner and Parata, Ngati Porou Whanui Forests, Ngati Porou Hauora, Wrightson Ltd, Radio Ngati Porou, Whaia Te Iti Kahurangi, Te Whare Wananga O Ngati Porou, Uawa Rugby Club, Marotiri Farming Partnership, Whangara Incorporated Blocks, Ruatoria Hotel, Westpac, Hikurangi Food Market, East Coast Rugby Union, Public Health Unit, Tairawhiti Polytechnic, Enterprise Cars, Aon Risk Services, The Gisborne Herald, Te Rau Herald Print, Gisborne Xerox Copy Shop, Brentwood Hotel, Tairawhiti REAP, Country Garden Flowers, Deloitte, ACC and Te Runanga O Ngati Porou Injury Prevention Team.

And the following groups for their support: Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Tolaga Bay Area School, Tolaga Bay Golf Club, Reynolds Hall and the Sun Fun Co.

All photos on page 9 courtesy of the Gisborne Herald Finally, to all participating Marae: “Tena tatou nga mihi nui ki a koutou.”

9 Nati Link 27 “Unique” judicial ceremony for Taumaunu

Enjoying the ceremony are Pare Leach Above right: Mr Taumaunu and Judge David Carruthers stand for the swearing of of Whangara, Ngati Riwai; Rawinia Te oaths Above centre: A proud moment for all as Mr Taumaunu is surrounded by Kani, Te Poho-o-Rawiri, Ngati Oneone; fellow brothers in front of Whitireia wharenui,Whangara (from left) Simon Lockhart, Wikitoria Matete, Whangara, Ngati Mark Perkins, John Adams, David Carruthers, Wilson Isaac, James Rota, Phillip Coo- Konohi; Materina Tangohau, Hauiti, per, Robert Woolf and Layne Harvey Te Whanau-a-Apanui. It was a proud day for the whanau of Hemi Taumaunu, as they and his Aitanga a Hauiti; hapu Ngati Konohi. His Te Waipounamu connections, many friends and colleagues gathered at Whangara Marae to witness his through his mother, are Waitaha, Ngati Mamoe and Huirapa. His parents “swearing-in” as a judge. Hone and Maire Taumaunu said they were proud of their son’s It was also a memorable, historical event for Ngati Konohi, Ngati Porou achievements. and Maoridom. Mr Taumaunu studied law at Victoria University and was admitted to the In his opening address Chief District Court Judge David Carruthers spoke bar in Wellington in 1993. He returned to Gisborne shortly after and about the uniqueness of the occasion to an audience of around 300 worked for Wilson and Barber for five years. After a few years in sole- people both in-and-outside Whitireia wharenui. practice, he joined in partnership, and ended his career as a lawyer - with He pointed out that Mr Taumaunu would be the first new judge in New Ray Hovell. Zealand’s District Court history, to swear the Oath of Allegiance and Oath From January 16 he will commence his new duties as District Court Judge of Office in the two Treaty partnership languages, first in Te Reo Maori Taumaunu stationed in Whangarei. “I am looking forward to the new and then in English. challenge and am excited about starting work in Whangarei,” said Mr According to Judge Carruthers it was a “marriage of tikanga and law” Taumaunu. because Mr Taumaunu was a Maori, on his marae, surrounded by his His wife Ingrid, and sons Mana (14), Meihana (10) and Piripi (8) will also whanau and supported by his ancestors, in a setting that was comfortable accompany him to Whangarei. Members of Mr Taumaunu’s family gained and suitable for him; while being accepted into the country’s legal wide recognition for their involvement in the award-winning film Whale fraternity. Rider. His father Hone was the cultural advisor and his son Mana was an Hemi Taumaunu is a descendant of Ngati Porou, Ngati Rangi and Te award-winning actor. Congratulations Glenn - NP’s First Rhodes Scholar At Oxford University he’ll be studying towards a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics, a two-year course with the possibility of extending it to a Doctorate, taking an extra year or two. Glenn recently completed a double degree, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; at Otago University and graduates in May. Currently, he is working at the New Zealand Treasury as a policy analyst. In September Glenn will travel to England to commence study at Oxford. His CV resonates of academic and sporting achievements and awards; and words like - Prize, ‘A’-marks, Top Student, Scholarship and Best Over- all - abound each section. Glenn’s father is Peter Goldsmith, his grandfather is Charles Goldsmith of Te Araroa and his hapu is Te Whanau-a-Hinerupe. His mother, Carol Goldsmith nee Hull is from Tuakau. “My parents warrant a special mention because they taught me the value of hard work, inspired me to want to be the best I possibly could be, Photo courtesy of Gisborne Herald and yet did it all without putting any pressure on me to do anything that I didn’t want to.” Since he was a toddler his parents knew their son was headed for great Ngati Porou’s first Rhodes Scholar Glen Goldsmith (left) with academic heights. his proud whanau - mother Carol, sister Tania and father Pe- “Glenn was a gifted child, when he was five years old he had an IQ of ter, on a visit to the Runanga, in Gisborne 155-plus. He was always ahead of himself, completing standard one and two in one year, school certificate in the fourth form and three Bursary He’s Ngati Porou’s first Rhodes Scholar, he’s modest and as far as he’s papers in the sixth form. He also excelled at sports, becoming a National concerned up ‘til now, academically and career-wise, he’s been learning Champion and second Dan black belt in Taekwon-do, and representing his to walk - figuring out where he wants to go - and it’s now that the journey school in the 1st IV Rugby squad. He loves intellectual challenge and really starts. stimulation,” said Glenn’s father Peter Goldsmith. Twenty-three year old Glenn Fraser Goldsmith, Goldie as he’s known to Rhodes Scholarships were created under the Will of the late Cecil John his friends, applied for the Rhodes Scholarship to further his knowledge Rhodes, the British colonial pioneer and statesman, who died in 1902. He of economics. left the greater part of his fortune to establish the scholarships. Witnessing the hardships of low-income people attracted Glenn to eco- Rhodes hoped that those who gained these benefits from Oxford and nomics. “Money isn’t everything, but trying to raise the material living scholarships would go on to improve the lot of humanity, and work to- standards of New Zealanders, and in particular those at the bottom of wards maintaining peace between nations. the socio-economic ladder is something I think I can contribute to. I want The first New Zealand Rhodes Scholars took up residence in Oxford in to make sure that everyone in our country can participate in the benefits 1904, and since that time 184 have been selected. Normally three Rhodes of New Zealand’s economic growth.” Scholarships a year are allocated to New Zealand.

Nati Link 27 10 Marae restoration a “whole-whanau” effort

Winning selection to Right: Welcoming star in a do-it-yourself the Hula Haka Pro- Maori television series duction crew are - Mitre 10 Marae DIY Marae Trust chair- and have the project woman Mary materials pre-paid; Chaffey (right), was a “windfall” for Te Moeroa Kaa, Hine Ariuru Marae at Ryland, Hine Waima, in Tokomaru Wilcox, Ana Bay. Raihania and Iritana For four days the descendants of Te Ariuru Marae worked tirelessly to Ngarimu restore and renovate their marae while five of their kuia were taken away from the worksite and also given a little TLC (tender loving care), by Top left: Kaimahi members of the film production team. add finishing paint Each day 80 to 100 workers were on the spot, ready and willing to lend touches to the ve- their hands to all manner of tasks, from the heavy lifting and shifting of randah building and paving materials to painting. Towards the end of the project everyone was pitching in, including children from around the area carrying Hine Wilcox (left) cobblestones and collecting driftwood. sits with kuia who On the last day the kuia were welcomed with a powhiri. The celebrations had make overs of the day included a blessing, hakari and waiata. Henrietta Maxwell, “It was a whole whanau effort and something I’m proud to have been a Ana Winship, Ngoi part of. There’s a 100% improvement in the appearance of the marae Kupenga, Te and the feeling of the whanau towards the marae. We take pride in our Oarani Nukunuku marae now, it’s lovely,” said Marae Committee chairman Daryl Goldsmith. and Hine Kururangi A restoration that wasn’t planned was painting the inside of the dining room. “But the whanau were so excited with the look of the rest of the place they decided that the dining room needed a new coat of paint,” he Starlene Otene and said. Marae trustee The Mitre 10 Marae DIY television series involved Dulux/Mitre 10 donating Evelyn White work, all of the building and painting materials and some expertise and Firth while Marae com- supplying the pavers, while the marae supplied the renovation plans and mittee chairman the workforce. Gisborne-based trades also pitched in by donating use of Daryl Goldsmith machinery, materials and labour. (background left) A spokesperson from the television production crew, Hula Haka and trustee Vickie Productions in Rotorua said the Te Ariuru Marae make-over would premiere Raroa discuss at the marae, for whanau to view, before being shown on national television progress and Hula early this year. Haka member Le In support of the Te Ariuru Marae DIY project, Te Runanga o Ngati Porou Roy Crawford sponsored food, for marae volunteers. looks on Uawa Exhibition celebrates the Arts Te Pou o Te Kani was a celebration of Arts that far exceeded its creators Right: Noting a histori- hopes and dreams and attracted thousands of visitors to Uawa between cal landmark are (from October 2003 and January 2004. right to left) guides Hera “The kaupapa of Te Pou o Te Kani was to celebrate achievement, promote Ngata-Gibson, Cynthia our people and our place, through the medium of Toi,” said project McCann and her coordinator Ngahuia Ngata. nephew Blaze, with the The exhibition was facilitated and managed through Toi Hauiti, a group Runanga’s ceo of artists, with an idea inspired around four years ago by Mark Kopua and Amohaere Houkamau Hera Ngata-Gibson; to celebrate the arts and in doing so support the and receptionist revival and stimulation of the local economy. Makere Kaa during a “Through Te Pou o Te Kani we wanted to raise awareness and remind guided tour ourselves that we have got a rich heritage. The degree of engagement of Whanau, Hapu, and Iwi; and positive feedback, has been phenomenal. Below: Guide Mark Kopua (centre) talks with members of a It far exceeded our expectations and a whole number of ideas and issues tour group outside the whare wananga, named Kuri. Built in came out of it,” said Ms Ngata. 1908, Okuri is one of the oldest known marae in Aotearoa and Te Pou o Te Kani included exhibitions of traditional and contemporary is located in Mangatuna art, workshops and guided tours of significant landmarks and cultural icons, important to the area. The activities included harakeke weaving, silver jewellery making, ta moko, carving and hair fashion workshops. The guided hikoi and bus tours proved popular amongst local, national and international visitors. A series of wananga were held in the six months leading up to the exhibition which were designed to build the capacity of kaimahi in preparation, planning and hosting capabilities. “Our short to medium term goal is to develop and manage an iwi arts strategy that will build iwi capacity to drive positive social and economic change. We aim to raise awareness of our Arts heritage, strengthen the relationships with key stakeholders, and rekindle creativity through wananga. “Our long term goal is to re-establish ‘te kaupapa o Hingangaroa’ and the potential of Te Rawheoro in Uawa (in the form of an Arts, Culture and Educational Centre) as a foundation for economic development,” said Ms Ngata.

11 Nati Link 27 Rauru-Nui-a-Toi Lectures – continued The following korero is taken from the Rauru- Consider the following table: Nui-a-Toi Lectures by Ta Apirana Ngata. Is- sue 26’s korero ended with the death of Hauiti Pungawerewere, and we now move to the Avenging of the Death of Pungawerewere; Kahukuranui Pirau and to the start of a new lecture, Lecture 7 Eventually Ngati Ruanuku and Te Wahine Iti were no longer able to curb Kapihoromaunga Puaiwhanake their curiosity, but came down to get a closer view of the performances. They came to their doom, for Ngai Tuere turned on tem and slew them to Wakapawhero Raramatai a man. It is said, that not one escaped. Thus was the death of Pungawerewere fully avenged. Hinemaurea Our account of the progressof the war-party of Ngai Tuere can be broken off here with the attainment of its first objective. The number One explanation may be the early mating among the Maori people. A which originally set out from Whangara was reinforced on the way. It more probable one is that the reference to Hauiti as employing Ngai Tuere differed from the other warlike expeditions in that its ultimate purpose to make a net for him was to a successor of Hauiti in the leadership of the was to recomquer the lands lost, when their grandfather Tamateaarahia tribes at Uawa. There are many instances in Maori tradition of stories was slain by Ngaoho. It was a migration of a people under leaders imbued crystallising round some famous figure, though it may have passed off with the ideas of vengeance, reconquest and reoccupation. the mortal stage; At Uawa it was joined by Kahupakari, who would probably bring elements of the followers of Mahaki-ewe-karoro. Refugeees in and about Rangitarewa, the lover of Materoa and father of her child Tamaihu, Mangatuna linked up at Takapauarero the migrants were joined up by who deceitfully caused the death of Raramatai. He is shown on our table Tuiti, her children and families, including the chieftainess Hinemaurea. paged 5 as the son of Rongomaipapango and nephew of Poroumata. If The party moved cautiously through hostile country, making long stops at our cross section is reasonable the migration northwards of Ngai Tuere Uawa, Takapauarero, Pourau and Tawhiti. Ngai Tuere were gathering took place after two other great events in Ngati Porou history, namely strength as they passed along and picking up relatives against the day, the murder of Poroumata and Hauiti’s defeat of his elder brothers; when their ultimate object was attained. We leave them at Kopuaroa to plan the attack on Ngaoho and to Tamawairangi and Hiakaitaria, who led Te Wahineiti in the determine by what route they should approach the territory Ngaoho had Takatakahanga fight. We have no genealogy of Tamawairangi, but seized. Hiakaitaria was the most notable with the exception of Rakaitemania of the children of Te Aohore, son of Mahaki, the older brother of Hauiti. Porourangi School of Maori Culture Hinerongorua, wife of Tamakoro, was his aunt and Kahupakari, who joined Ngai Tuere at Uawa, was his uncle, a younger brother of Mahaki-ewe- RAURU-NUI-A-TOI LECTURE 7 karoro were raising to leadership of Te Wahineiti;

In this lecture we resume and carry to its conclusion the Tamaraumoa, Taraiamokomoko; we were told in the last lecture, that Pungawerewere took the Kopuaroa valley route and purposed going great migration of Ngai Tuere from Whangara to Te up the Tapuaeroa valley for the reason among others that his grandchild Kawakawa, the former name of Te Araroa. Taraiamokomoko was living in the latter locality with Tamaraumoa, son of Rakaumanawahe by her first husband Te Ahunoke. Here again the The story is being told in great detail with variations in the versions contemporaniety of the persons mentioned is reasonable. A raiding party transmitted by the elders. It was important to do this in order that we of Hauiti’s people had slain Te Ahunoke and later Hauiti had taken the may get a cross-section of the peoples, who then occupied the lands widow, Rakaumanawahe as his slave wife. She was chieftainess of Ngati between Whangara and Te Kawakawa. It was the first and the last Uepohatu after her mother Uepohatu. deliberately planned and equipped warlike expedition to traverse on foot the whole length of what is known as the Ngati Porou territory. Ngati Uepohatu owned the lands on both sides of the Tapueroa valley. The old-time narrators ask us to accept as contemporaries of the sons of Manuka son Pungawerewere, is mentioned in respect of lands at the Tamateaupoko the following notable men and women:- head of the Karakatuwhero valley near Te Kawakawa;

Hauiti, then in the hey-day of his power at Uawa. It is not difficult to Rakaimatapu and Rakaimatahana, brothers of Tamateaupoko, who accept this, as Hauiti was sixth in line from Porourangi, and Tamakoro and were according to Popata Pariohe accompanied their sister to Whangara his brothers seventh in line; after the killing of their father. We are left to deduce from Popata’s account, that these men on their return from Nukutaharua joined the Kahupakari, son of Mahaki, the elder brother of Hauiti, and his wife Ngai Tuere migration to the north. Hinemakaho. This again is easy to understand, as Kahupakari was of the same generation from the common ancestor Tamakoro, was married to Taking the average of generations from the present day back to Hinerongorua, Kahupakari’s sister; Tuwhakairiora as twelve, the equivalent of three centuries we may assign the Ngai Tuere migration to the commencement of the seventeenth Tuiti-matua and her husband, Ruatapukauaenei. She was aunt century. Tahania, Tamakoro and Uetaha were of the generation preceding to Tamakoro and others, being the younger sister of their father, Uekaiahu. Tuwhakairiora’s appearance at Wharekahika, and in fact prepared the Again the facts involved are acceptable to the critical historian. Some of stage for the exploits of the latter. the elders however deny that Tuiti was bred in the Whangara district or that she lived at Takapauarero or accompanied the migration of her relatives; This korero continues: Te Aotaki and his wife Hinemaurea, his elder brother Uenukutewhana and members of his family. Te Aotaki and Uenuku were the sons of Tuiti and first cousins to Tamakoro and others. Tahania In NATI LINK Issue 28 we continue indeed married the daughter of Uenukutewhana, named Pakihiparuparu. with the great migration of Ngai The names of their children commemorated the incidents associated with the fight at Whaitiripapa. Tuere from Whangara to Te Kawakawa What the modern chronicler may find difficult to accept is that Hauiti should be living at the same time as his descendant Hinemaurea and during the passage of Tamakoro and his brothers.

Nati Link 27 12 TRONP Housing host HNZC Board to progress initiatives

HNZC Board chairperson Roger Bonifant (right), cli- ent Bobbi Morice and Board member Paul White inspect Bobbi’s home HNZC manuhiri at Kariaka Marae The relationship between Housing New Zealand and Te Runanga O Ngati he would be able to direct HNZC to expedite the matters that they were Porou took a major step forward when HNZC Board chair Roger Bonifant responsible for.” and Board member Paul White visited recently. He was very keen to talk with the whanu involved, to hear directly from The purpose of their visit was to receive a first hand update on housing them of their concerns and/or any suggestions for improving HNZC’s developments and identify blocks to progressing the Pinehill project, Special services, said Ms Houkamau. Housing Action Zones (SHAZ) initiative and Northland East Coast Bay of The delegation of 18 HNZC staff, including two Board members, were Plenty (NECBOP) project. keen to learn more about the Ngati Porou housing situation and to identify The Runanga housing team has been working with HNZC for the past and address specific problems and difficulties faced by whanau. two and a half years on these developments and had raised a number of A presentation by TRONP ceo Amohaere Houkamau was well-received concerns about delays in progressing the three initiatives. with HNZC representatives particularly interested in the level of funding Agreement was reached at the joint Runanga and HNZC hui to develop that has been accessed by over 280 whanau to purchase, build,relocate a high level governance partnership agreement that would facilitate a or renovate homes within the Ngati Porou rohe. more cooperative and collaborative approach to addressing critical housing During the field trip the group visited homes on the SHAZ and NECBOP issues on the East Coast. lists, an Emergency Home and a home that had been relocated to Ruatoria Mr Bonifant stated he had come in direct response to correspondence as part of the Pinehill Project. sent by the Runanga highlighting some of their concerns about the lack of They also took the opportunity to talk with the respective homeowners. progress, so he could do his own site analysis; talk to families affected “Going to the different sites has been worthwhile because we didn’t just and/or supported by these initiatives, and assess interventions and hear people talk about the issues, we actually saw things on the ground,” improvements HNZC could implement. said Board chairperson Roger Bonifant. Runanga ceo Amohaere Houkamau said “Mr Bonifant has a very simple Both Mr Bonifant and Board member Paul White spoke of HNZC’s “can do” attitude and once appraising himself of the facts and situation, commitment to improving the housing situation in Ngati Porou and desire to return in the near future. Hearing and Heartland Services Centre officially opened Ruatoria’s new $770,000 Hearing Centre was officially opened in December community, it also provides one-stop-shop access to many agencies under 2003, nearly a year after it’s first court sitting, by Courts and Associate Heartland Services,” he said. Social Development and Employment Minister Rick Barker. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. Around 50 officials were welcomed to the centre including speakers As well as the monthly court hearings, around twenty-four Government Judge James Rota on behalf of the Chief District Court Judge, the Hon and social services related agencies; and many community groups and Parekura Horomia Minister of Maori Affairs, Hemi Taumaunu for the local organisations utilise the centres facilities. Gisborne District Law Society, as well as Justices of the Peace and members In addition to being a court room the large room is also used for community of the legal profession. workshops and activities, such as line-dancing by the Hikurangi Kaumatua The ceremonial procedures included the planting of a tree by the Hon Group. Three small meeting/interview rooms are also available for agency Parekura Horomia and the unveiling of a plaque by the Hon Rick Barker. and public use during opening hours. In his speech Mr Barker said the building represented the most innovative The marae-based design and features such as retractable furniture in approach in New Zealand to providing court hearings to a rural community the courthouse recently saw the Hearing Centre win a New Zealand because the centre was also used by a range of Government agencies Institute of Architects/Resene Design Award for community/cultural sector and community organisations. developments. “Not only does the courthouse ensure local cases are heard in the local The competition judges were particularly taken with the way the building could easily be transformed from what could be a “serious and intimidating courtroom” to a simple and lively community space, with style and comfort, said Mr Barker.

Minister for Courts Rick Barker unveils theCentre’s plaque. Attending are from left Te Runanga o Ngati Porou deputy chairman Selwyn Parata, MPs Parekura Horomia and Janet Hemi Taumaunu, in front of the new courthouse, speaking on Mackey, Hemi Taumaunu and Judge James Rota behalf of the Gisborne Law Society

13 Nati Link 27 Boxing - a catalyst for self-development With around 34 participants ranging in age from 5 to 18 years, Hicks Bay Boxing Club’s numbers have been growing and more programmes have been incorporated since it was first established as a sporting body in 1999, changing to a Charitable Trust in 2001. “Because of increasing membership, the positive impact on tamariki and rangatahi and growing whanau support, we decided to take a more holis- tic approach to the self-development of our tamariki and their whanau by also running programmes and projects,” said Hicks Bay Boxing Club coach/ trustee Moki Raroa. The Boxing Club aims to contribute to the well-being of tamariki and their whanau through the provision of sporting, recreational, cultural and edu- cational activities that enhance whanaungatanga, motivation, self-disci- pline, and self-confidence while promoting fitness and healthier lifestyles. The range of club activities to achieve these aims includes a regular fitness regime four evenings per week, programmes in building self- esteem, maintaining marae grounds and a Community garden, as well as hosting and participating in boxing exhibitions. In November last year the Hicks Bay Club hosted the first boxing exhibition Above: A big crowd gathered round the ring to watch the last between the East Coast boxing clubs and Kawerau Boxing Club, at exhibition fight of the night, with the moon in the background Hinemaurea Marae. Below right: Members of the Hicks Bay Boxing Club welcome Because of its success and the overwhelming positive feedback this is to manuhiri to Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika Below left: A hard hit become an annual event. from Mereana Wharepapa of Nga Uri o Nga Tama Toa Boxing Mr Raroa said the exhibition was to give tamariki who don’t want to Club compete in competitions the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of competitive boxing - “the thrill of the crowd and being in the spotlight.” And in the spirit of good sportsmanship all participants receive medals. It was also a chance for whanau to see tamariki and mokopuna display their skills. “Because our club travels extensively and fights outside of Ngati Porou, whanau at home have only heard about their deeds but have never seen them in action,” he said. Boxing exhibitions are run under the same rules and regulations of competitive boxing. However, referees control the sparring rigorously to ensure punches are not too hard and that sparring is done with a non- aggressive attitude. In total there were 30 bouts with each bout consisting of three 90- the Tikitiki Boxing Club and Neville McClutchie with Nga Uri o Nga Tamatoa minute rounds. Highlights of the evening were watching the old fighters Boxing Club from Te Aowera Marae, Ruatoria. (aged 40 plus) put on their gloves and the East Coast females aged nine The East Coast Clubs from Hicks Bay to Gisborne have decided to form to teens sparring and holding their own against older girls and women their own Boxing Association. They intend to train hard this year with the from Kawerau. goal of representing the East Coast in the New Zealand Championships, Other East Coast coaches and boxing clubs are Rick Haerewa coaching to be held in Invercargill, in September this year, said Mr Raroa.

Summer increase in visitors to Beaches and Maunga Tourism Ngati Porou coordinator Kerry Johnston tells us why Safety note when venturing past the hut: she was busy over the summer break and shares important This is the most dangerous part of the mountain and extreme information for those about to take a trip up Hikurangi care is required. Please stay on the marked track. maunga … The weather can be unpredictable. “The region felt an increase in visitor numbers this summer season, Also, please wear and carry the appropriate clothing and particularly in the ‘freedom camper’ or ‘FIT traveller’ (free independent equipment required for travelling in remote mountainous areas. traveller), around our beaches and day-hikers on the maunga. Enjoy your stay and please take your rubbish with you when you Most of the visitors were respectful of our beaches. However, concerns depart from the mountain. were raised by whanau about having access to their favourite spot and the amount of rubbish being left behind. Tourism seminars coming On January 2, there were around 80 people on Hikurangi maunga, Tourism Ngati Porou will soon be delivering seminars most of whom were ill-equipped to be on a mountain. And, between specifically targeted at the tourism industry, through the January 3 and 4, around 70 day-hikers visited Maui Whakairo.” Enterprise Training Programme. Kerry says, now the mountain is more accessible for all to enjoy, those Discussions are being held with Whanau/Hapu groups to intending to visit should be mindful of safety issues that can, and do, identify the appropriate training needs and design a training arise. programme. From these a seminar schedule will be produced Visitors to the mountain please note: and facilitators engaged to deliver the training. Designated vehicles are provided for all 4WD Tours to This activity is directly related to the aim of Tourism Ngati Hikurangi and the Maui Whakairo. For enquiries please Porou where the role, as a broker for services, would assist contact Kerry Johnston (7 days a week) on mobile telephone operators develop their business and/or support the entry 027 676910. of new operators into the industry. Hut Accommodation: “The Board of Tourism Ngati Porou is aware that new The nightly rate for use of the hut is now $15.00 per night. businesses face many barriers to longevity following start Permission must be obtained prior by contacting Kerry up, due to inexperience in administration, stock control, Johnston, as above. planning and marketing. Access to training regimes to Estimated track times: address these issues is seen as a positive way to help our The walk from Pakihiroa Station parking area to Maui operators ensure they have the necessary skills to face the Whakairo covers 9km and takes around 4-6 hours, one-way. world of business,” said TRONP Economic Development The hut is situated at the 10 km point. administrator Mike Ransley. From the hut to the summit it takes between 1½-2 hours, Further notice of the dates and venues of available one-way. workshops will be provided as soon as these are available.

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15 Nati Link 27 “We are the champions” - Ruatoria Tae Kwon Do

basic form of self defence. It’s definitely easier to care for kids who have an interest in something. The kids at the club are right into Tae Kwon Do and they are not trouble makers. Actually, once they understand Tae Kwon Do they stay away from trouble,” said Mr Grace. In 1986 the club was set up by Master Amster Reedy and was officially affiliated to the NZ TKD Federation a year later. When Mr Reedy left the area, Mr Grace - who had not long set a NZ record by rising in ranks from a beginner-white to black belt in just 14 months - had become a qualified instructor, so took over the club. Today there are around 60 members, ranging in age from six to 46 years. This wide range of ages allows the club to cover many classes in competitions. “At the Nationals in Auckland last year the 21 club members who competed came home with 21 medals, the majority being gold medals. That was an amazing feat for any small rural club.” Mr Grace’s two sons entered the Olympic trials held late last year, with the aim of gaining valuable experience. Matiu fought a master who was much older and more experienced. However, he impressed the judges and the crowd, narrowly losing the match by one point. While Shane, who had just turned 14, was outclassed when he fought a NZ-born American using his Kiwi birth-right to qualify for a place at the Games. Last year Matiu won a bronze medal at the Korean Games, which is Two of the Grace whanau - Matiu (16) and Anehera (10) warm pretty impressive because in Korea Tae Kwon Do is a national sport and up before training at Uepohatu Hall, Ruatoria a compulsory school subject. Mr Grace said that Matiu’s participation at It takes team dedication and passion to hold the New Zealand Tae Kwon the Korean Games has made Ruatoria more well-known in Korea, than it Do champs title for five years in a row and those qualities are exactly is in NZ. what drive the Ruatoria Tae Kwon Do Club. In November 2003 they hosted the Regional TKD Championships at Master John Grace says his team are totally committed to the sport Ngata Memorial College in Ruatoria. It was a huge one day event, with and it’s this level of dedication that has earned them the reputation of around 200 competitors entered the schedule was very tight, comprising being the best club in the country. To make it even harder for aspiring 126 back-to-back fights. Over 1,000 supporters were present to cheer competitors to end their winning streak a tougher training regime has on their respective teams. The TeamTrophy placings at the end of the been introduced this year. “Having held the NZ National Championship day were; first place to Ruatoria with 44 wins, second was Te Puke Title for five years running and won the most medals of any club in the taking 20 wins and Gisborne was third with 16 wins. country, we’re aiming to lift our standard because this year everyone A strong public interest in the sport and a high demand for TKD training will be out to get us,” said Mr Grace. venues in other towns on the East Coast has led Mr Grace, with the The Grace whanau of Tuparoa, Ruatoria have been involved in Tae assistance of his sons, to extend the club to Tokomaru Bay and Tikitiki. Kwon Do for many years. Mr Grace and his two sons Matiu (16) and Training sessions have started in Tokomaru Bay on Tuesdays and Shane (14) are black belts and qualified instructors. “Taekwondo is an Thursdays from February 10. While a venue for Tikitiki is yet to be amazing sport. It builds self-esteem and confidence, as well as being a confirmed and training days will also be Tuesdays and Thursdays. Horse Races benefit local community For over 30 years the excitement of horses thundering along the foreshore at low tide has drawn holiday makers, horse lovers and locals to Kaiaua Beach for the annual Tolaga Bay Charity Horse Races. The event is run by locals with the proceeds going back to the community. Last year the races raised around $3500. The charities to benefit were mainly on the East Coast and in Gisborne. They included the Tolaga Bay Skate Board Park, Tolaga Bay Save the Wharf, local children’s sports teams and schools, the Stewart Brain Trust and Riding for the Disabled. The day’s programme consisted of seven horse races held at half- hourly intervals, a bikini race and a hat competition. And, there was also the chance to have a flurry, with $1 equalisator betting on all races, or to take a dip in the sea between races. “The beach races were held later than usual and although horse numbers were down slightly from last year, the quality of racing was good with Tolaga Bay horseman and winner of the Boy Atkins Memorial race Dave Waru (right) and nephew Alan Taare on their way to Kaiaua Beach, with horses for the beach races many of the races having close, exciting finishes,” said Committee secretary Seanne Williams. A horse and rider from Opotiki took out Race 2, while riders and horses from Gisborne, Te Karaka and the coast took out the other races. Locals; Willie Tamatea won the overall point’s prize, and Dave Waru won the Boy Atkins Memorial. A special moment and the highlight of the day was when another local Above right: Race Marshals Tom Atkins (left) and Frank Mad- rider, Al Lewis won the Open race on Boydie Donald’s horse, named den Above left and below: Horses and riders enjoy the races China. “China’s regular rider Raymond Donald is currently serving with the New Zealand Army in Afghanistan,” said Ms Williams. Six of the races covered 600m and were handicapped (the slower horses being given a head start) so everyone had a chance of winning. While the feature race was the 900m Open Race, with all horses starting together. Groups can apply to the Club for funding around June/July, with the successful charities decided at the Club’s AGM.

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